Meet our team

Jerry Linebaugh is a distinguished fiduciary who speaks for various nonprofits and private groups, passionately educating audiences without obligation. As the founder of Game Changer Wealth, Jerry oversees his team in developing and managing plans and advice aligned with each client's time horizon and objectives. His systematic approach helps clients reduce unnecessary risk and, as a result, often achieve better long-term returns compared to unmanaged market investments, as illustrated by third-party risk analysis.

Jerry and his team also offer education on principal-protected strategies designed to safely grow wealth over extended periods, regardless of interest rate fluctuations or market losses. This combination of market investments and safe money strategies can generate income streams that endure through time, with many of these cash flow strategies historically increasing with inflation.

Additionally, Jerry founded Game Changer Tax and Estate Planning, where he and his team utilize specialized software to educate on conversions from taxable to tax free to reduce or eliminate tax debt in retirement accounts, guided by IRS rules. They also educate clients on the differences between wills and trusts and help to ensure that power of attorney documents remain up-to-date with changing Louisiana statutes.

Jerry is a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and is often quoted in the media on various financial topics.

Attorney Eric Kallio holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, a B.S. in Aeronautical Science, an M.A.S. in Aviation Management, and a law degree from Southern University Law School, where he graduated with honors and earned a tax law certificate. He also completed graduate studies in estate planning and elder law. As the founder of Kallio Law, Eric specializes in estate planning, business law, tax law, aviation law, and veterans benefits. His diverse educational and professional background allows him to provide creative, resourceful solutions to his clients’ legal needs.

Eric served nearly 23 years in the Army, rising to Chief Warrant Officer 4, and completed flight training and several deployments, including assisting in disaster response after Hurricane Katrina. His commitment to helping others extends beyond his legal work—he volunteers his time for community initiatives and offers pro bono legal aid to veterans and the underprivileged. Outside of the office, Eric is an avid pilot, having built his own plane and traveled extensively, and a passionate scuba diver. He enjoys spending time with his family and continues to give back through volunteer work, including flying rescued animals to their adoptive families.

Andy Duckworth is a licensed financial advisor. Born and raised in Central Mississippi, Andy has been a resident of the Baton Rouge area for the past 15 years. He began his career as a financial advisor with Edward Jones and was most recently an advisor for Hancock Whitney before joining Game Changer Wealth (formerly JLine Financial). Andy specializes in helping clients increase returns while reducing risk, as well as providing strategies for minimizing taxes and planning for retirement. Outside the office, Andy is deeply involved with his family and serves in various leadership roles at his local church. He is also active in disaster relief and mission work.

Matt is a dynamic retirement specialist with a rich background in the financial services industry, originating from the scenic central coast of California. Matt's journey in finance got started with a large corporate bank, where his exceptional performance swiftly propelled him. Opting for a more personalized path, Matt shifted to join his brother's financial firm. There, he became instrumental in guiding clients through uncertainties towards crafting robust retirement income strategies. Later, he co-founded Century Financial Consultants with his father, leveraging innovative approaches to assist retirees in offsetting risks in their retirement assets. Matt has been working with Jerry since the summer of 2022 and is a valuable part of the Game Changer Wealth family.

Michael Godfrey is a native Louisianan who serves as our Estate Planning Coordinator for Game Changer Tax and Estate Planning and is a certified Louisiana notary having passed the Louisiana notary exam in 2022. As the coordinator on the estate planning side, he’s our team member who contacts clients interested in estate planning to explain the estate planning process and go over outcomes that will allow them to choose the right options to develop an estate plan that fits the needs of their estate and its beneficiaries. The motivation he finds in his role is to help clients consider the importance of implementing a plan that provides a strategy for potential incapacitation and estate planning options that allow the client to have confidence that their healthcare and financial matters at incapacitation will be handled by individuals they trust and their estate will pass in an effective manner to leave as much as possible to their loved ones. Outside of the office, he enjoys college football, shooting firearms, and studying apologetics.

Ashley graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana College with a bachelor’s degree. She joined our team in 2019 and has served many different roles in our firm. Her current role involves managing all client service responsibilities, such as new account openings, transfers, changing asset allocations provided by the firm’s advisors, and ongoing client service requests. While she is often a prospective client’s third point of contact during onboarding, Ashley becomes the go-to contact for most clients once they’ve joined the firm. She also serves as our lead data analyst, providing reporting and insights that help inform firm strategy and improve client outcomes.

Zoe is one of the firm’s longest-employed team members starting in 2009 when Jerry founded the insurance side. Zoe manages payroll, oversees book-keeping, monitors the office, as well as provides assistance to our client relations team so that all client needs are met. Before working for the firm, she successfully completed 27 years of teaching when she lived in Vernon and later Beauregard parish before moving to the Baton Rouge area in 2000. Zoe never fails to put a smile on your face or make you laugh! Her favorite quote is: “Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, how you leave others feeling after having an experience with you becomes your trademark.” ― Jay Danziet

Mike comes to us by way of Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm we are partnering with and helps the team with complex tax planning for certain clients. After completing his undergraduate studies, Michael Canet attended law school at the Catholic University of America, earning a spot on the Legal Honor Society. He then earned his LLM in taxation from the University of Baltimore. As a Wilson Scholar, Michael made the Who’s Who of American University Students list. As founding member of Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, Michael has built his business and reputation on the stability he provides for his clients for over three decades, establishing four offices covering Baltimore, Washington, Northern Virginia, and Florida. Mike is also a registered representative of Peak Brokerage Services, LLC. His retirement and estate planning carefully allocates clients’ assets, enabling them to retire with the confidence, income and tax-deferred wealth protection they need to create the quality of life they deserve. Using his experience as an estate-planning attorney, Michael spends meticulous hours planning family legacies. His ability to bring clarity to a difficult process provides his clients peace of mind knowing their families will be protected in the future. Michael regularly appears on Forbes, WSJ, USA Today, NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC and over 100 other publications across the country as a leading financial professional. He is the author of two Amazon #1 books, Surviving the Perfect Storm and SuccessOnomics with Steve Forbes. Michael previously hosted “The Savvy Investor,” a television program that appeared on stations WCBM and WRC. In 2011, the governor appointed Michael to the State Board of Individual Tax Preparers as a state regulator. He currently sits on the Board of Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services as well the University of Baltimore President’s Council Board.

David Young comes to us by way of Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm we are partnering with. He has provided investment strategy, portfolio management, and asset allocation for many of the largest and most sophisticated institutional and private investors across the globe. During his 26 years of investment experience, he served as the executive vice president of Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) for fourteen years, retiring in 2008 to pursue teaching opportunities at the Paul Merage School of Business in Irvine, California. As a professor, he currently teaches finance and investment courses there and at the Financial Times Knowledge Programs in the UK, along with CFA exam preparation courses sponsored by CFA societies in California and abroad. From 1999 to 2006, David also served as head of the PIMCO account management group in London, where he built a team of investment professionals managing approximately $50 billion in assets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. David holds the chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute, considered by many to be the most difficult test on Wall Street. He also earned an MBA with a concentration in finance from the Paul Merage School of Business, with degrees in economics and political science from the University of California, Irvine. He sits on several non-profit investment committees and boards, including the county-organized health system, CalOptima, serving residents of Orange County, California.

Sarah Jayne Anderson, a Louisiana native, serves as the client relations, marketing, and financial planning coordinator at our firm. She graduated from Northwestern State University with her bachelor’s degree in psychology. In her role, helps build custom financial plans, handles customer service, and coordinates our events and marketing. Sarah takes pride in ensuring that every client feels welcomed and valued as they navigate their financial journey. Outside of work, Sarah finds fulfillment in giving back to her community by volunteering with individuals in recovery. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, being outdoors, traveling, and kayaking whenever she can.

Highly charismatic and engaging Media and Radio Personality with a proven track record of captivating audiences through captivating storytelling, witty banter, and expert communication skills. Passionate about entertaining and informing listeners, viewers, and readers across diverse media platforms. Adept at connecting with audiences of all demographics, maintaining a strong social media presence, and delivering compelling content. Experienced in conducting interviews, hosting shows, and representing brands with utmost professionalism. Seeking to leverage extensive media experience and exceptional on-air presence to continue entertaining and inspiring audiences worldwide.